Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego (April, 2002)

 
I couldn't resist!  We actually parked in front of the Hustler store one night.  (To my amazement there was usually a decent amount of street parking available.)  I really thought the contrast was interesting.  On one side is the flashy neon Hollywood Hustler store and abutting it is a classic red brick, white trim with green canopies, 3 story building.

If you are in the Gaslamp (or need to get to it) take Highway 163 out the north side.  It runs along Balboa Park and is a very scenic stretch of highway (for just a mile or two) right in the heart of a bustling major metro.  Watch for the old tall bridge with the archways.

 
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